Weeks 26 and 27 - The Championships, Wimbledon (grass) - men's singles

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

Weeks 26 and 27 - The Championships, Wimbledon (grass) - men's singles

indiana · Tennis legend

Stircrazy wrote:
L128: (WC) Ryan Peniston WR 135 (= CH ) defeated Henri Laaksonen (SUI) WR 96 by 4, 3 & 2
*****
L64: (WC) Ryan Peniston WR 135 vs Steve Johnson (USA) WR 93 (CH = 21 in July 2016)
Johnson beat Dimi (18) by 4-6 5-2 retired.

Yay and that looks a very real chance of further progress for Ryan.

indiana · Tennis legend

Jan wrote:
GAMEOVER wrote:
Berrettini has pulled out after testing positive for Covid.
Sorry to hear that. I thought he had a real chance this year.

Yes, a real pity Pleeease not a Djokovic title again.

Jan · Hall of fame

Ooh great win for Ryan!!

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

L128: (Q) Christian Harrison (USA) WR 251 defeated (WC) Jay Clarke WR 156 by 7-6(3) 6-1 7-6(6)

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

That's one he'd rather forget.....

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

indiana wrote:
Jan wrote:
GAMEOVER wrote:
Berrettini has pulled out after testing positive for Covid.
Sorry to hear that. I thought he had a real chance this year.
Yes, a real pity Pleeease not a Djokovic title again.

I'll second that! I was rather hoping that Berrettini would pull it off this year. cry

chavkev · Intermediate Club Player

Nick Kyrgios up to his usual tricks. I just find him thoroughly unlikeable.

Rich2310 · Club Coach

I am the same. See nothing entertaining or of value in Kyrgios.
He doesn't take the game seriously.

Rich2310 · Club Coach

Well done Ryan. What a time he is having and a real chance now in the second round.
The lack of ranking points is terrible for a player like Ryan who is soaring right now.

emmsie69 · ATP level

Paul Jubb really showing his potential. I think he'll be a DA next year.

wales1994 · Club Coach

Rich2310 wrote:
I am the same. See nothing entertaining or of value in Kyrgios.
He doesn't take the game seriously.

I think it's all a facade. So if he loses he always has the 'I didn't really care' or 'I didn't try' excuse. Just an entitled brat - always happy when he loses. Paul playing some nice tennis though.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

emmsie69 wrote:
Paul Jubb really showing his potential. I think he'll be a DA next year.

Todd Woodbridge being quite complimentary about him. smile

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

indiana wrote:
Stircrazy wrote:
L128: (WC) Ryan Peniston WR 135 (= CH ) defeated Henri Laaksonen (SUI) WR 96 by 4, 3 & 2
*****
L64: (WC) Ryan Peniston WR 135 vs Steve Johnson (USA) WR 93 (CH = 21 in July 2016)
Johnson beat Dimi (18) by 4-6 5-2 retired.
Yay and that looks a very real chance of further progress for Ryan.

Johnson of course shared wins with Paul Jubb recently on grass, so definitely a real chance for Ryan

emmsie69 · ATP level

wales1994 wrote:
Rich2310 wrote:
I am the same. See nothing entertaining or of value in Kyrgios.
He doesn't take the game seriously.
I think it's all a facade. So if he loses he always has the 'I didn't really care' or 'I didn't try' excuse. Just an entitled brat - always happy when he loses. Paul playing some nice tennis though.

Who knows, I don't mind Nick although there are times where I wish he'd shut it (same as Dan) but I think the problem is that he doesn't love Tennis, it's just his job and his playing up is what makes it bearable and interesting enough to him to keep his job. If he loved Tennis he'd be a GS champ by now because whatever you think of him personally, there is no question that he is an exceptionally talented player when he wants. (Like Dan I suspect he may be on the spectrum, not sure if or what type of medication ADHD players are allowed, obviously some cos Coco Guaff takes it I think!)